Plumber Salary in Vermont
Based on 980+ workers in Vermont
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VT)
$62,170
$29.89/hr
vs National Average
$68,560
-9.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $92K
980 employed in Vermont
Salary Distribution — Plumber in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,800 |
| 25th percentile | $56,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,170 |
| 75th percentile | $82,240 |
| 90th percentile | $91,940 |
Top-Paying Industries for Plumber (U.S.)
Which industries pay Plumbers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Plumbers in Vermont tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $90,750 | 8K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $87,730 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $76,510 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $74,810 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $71,660 | 17K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Plumber in Vermont vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Vermont) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,750 |
| 2023 | $59,460 |
| 2024 | $60,550 |
| 2025 | $62,170 |
| 2026 (projected) | $63,833 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Vermont Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,750 | $61,508 |
| 2023 | $59,460 | $64,205 |
| 2024 | $60,550 | $65,674 |
| 2025 | $62,170 | $68,560 |
| 2026 (projected) | $63,833 | $70,394 |
Plumber Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $56,140 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $62,170 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $82,240 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $91,940 |
Plumber Salary in Other States
Related Plumber Salaries in Vermont
How other high-demand occupations in Vermont compare to Plumber ($62,170 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Plumber | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervisor in VT | $82,490 | +32.7% | $39.66/hr |
| Electrician in VT | $63,430 | +2.0% | $30.50/hr |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker in VT | $55,510 | -10.7% | $26.69/hr |
| Automotive Service Technician in VT | $51,630 | -17.0% | $24.82/hr |
| Construction Laborer in VT | $48,580 | -21.9% | $23.36/hr |
| Librarian in VT | $62,360 | +0.3% | $29.98/hr |
| Mental Health Counselor in VT | $61,810 | -0.6% | $29.72/hr |
| Property and Real Estate Manager in VT | $62,810 | +1.0% | $30.20/hr |
| Computer User Support Specialist in VT | $63,030 | +1.4% | $30.30/hr |
| Elementary School Teacher in VT | $63,070 | +1.4% | $30.32/hr |
| Kindergarten Teacher in VT | $63,280 | +1.8% | $30.42/hr |
| Truck Driver in VT | $60,830 | -2.2% | $29.25/hr |